On Deck

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, February 9. Our top story is about a bill sponsored by Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) that could add more protections for victims of sexual assault and harassment. You'll also hear about a volunteer effort to re-popularize cross-country skiing in Peoria. WCBU’s Hannah Alani interviews Brett Beachler and Ken Beckler about why they love the sport so much. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 8. Our top story is about how Tri-County school districts are responding to a Sangamon County judge’s ruling to block mask mandates. You'll also hear about a neighborhood leader’s opposition to a proposed Peoria City Council redistricting map. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews West Bluff Council President Conrad Stinnett about why he hopes the West Bluff remains part of a single council district. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, February 7. Our top story is about how last week’s winter snow storm affected one family-owned towing company. You'll also hear about a new book recently published by Methodist College professor Joel Shoemaker. WCBU’s Jody Holtz interviews the Peoria author about how the novella explores sexuality and religion in a light-hearted manner. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, February 4. Our top story is about conditions at the Peoria International Airport following this week’s two-wave snowstorm. You'll also hear State Senators Dave Koehler — a Democrat from Peoria — and Win Stoller — a Republican from Germantown Hills — react to Gov. JB Pritzker‘s budget proposal. WCBU’s Maggie Strahan interviewed both lawmakers earlier this week following Pritzker‘s annual State of the State address. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, February 3. Our top stories include Peoria and Tazewell county winter storm updates, as well as a look at what Gov. JB Pritzker promised in his State of the State address. You'll also hear about how Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike is feeling as we approach the three-year anniversary of the first stay-at-home order. In an interview with WBEZ's Alex Degman, Ezike describes her reflections on the last couple years while sharing an optimistic outlook on the future fight against COVID-19. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, February 2. Our top story explores how Peoria County public works leaders are preparing for the winter storm hitting the Tri-County today and tomorrow. You'll also hear about how the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames are joining the same athletic conference as the Bradley Braves and the Illinois State Redbirds. WCBU's Eric Stock interviews Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Jeff Jackson about the new 12-team line-up. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 1. Our top story includes an update from the National Weather Service's Lincoln, Ill.-based meteorologist about what to expect from this week's winter storm. You'll also hear about how the Illinois Department of Transportation is preparing a fleet of hundreds of snow plow operators to tackle the roads this week in anticipation of heavy snowfall. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews IDOT Region 4 Director Matthew Vitner about what it's like to operate a snow plow during inclement weather ... and what the general public can do to ensure the safety of snow plow operators. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, January 31st. Our top story features economic leaders from areas around LaSalle and Ottawa, who say a train connection between Peoria and Chicago would bring many benefits to their areas. You’ll also hear about what Peoria native and University of Illinois alum Kendrick Green's first year in the NFL was like. In a conversation with WCBU's Hannah Alani, Green shares stories from his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and talks about what he misses most about central Illinois. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 28. Our top story is about "The Long and Winding Road," a set of upcoming performances in which local musicians will perform the Beatles' seminal album "Let It Be," and select solos. You’ll also hear about how Peoria's Center for Prevention of Abuse is fighting human trafficking and helping survivors. In a conversation with WCBU's Jody Holtz, the center's CEO Carol Merna explains what human trafficking is, recent Peoria cases, and how bystanders can look for "red flags" to help save a life. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, January 27. Our top story is about Peoria's health and education leaders urging students, teachers and staff to continue classroom masking - regardless of the outcome of an ongoing effort to block Illinois schools from enforcing mask mandates. You’ll also hear about escalating tensions between Russia and world powers including the United States as Vladimir Putin mobilizes forces along the Ukrainian border. In a conversation with WCBU's Joe Deacon, Peoria Area World Affairs Council executive director Angela Weck breaks down the situation abroad. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.